Word details
犬
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 犬.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris)
Examples
彼女は吠える犬を怖がる。
She is afraid of barking dogs.
2
Derogatory; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun
squealer; rat; snitch; informer; informant; spy
Examples
気をつけて。警察の犬がかぎ回ってる。
Watch out! A police spy is snooping around.
3
Derogatory; Common noun
loser; asshole
4
Noun, used as a prefix
counterfeit; inferior; useless; wasteful
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